August 2016 – Page 501 – The Portland Press Herald

Three Zika vaccines show success in monkeys

by MALCOLM RITTER Associated Press August 4, 2016

Results in protecting monkeys from the virus are ‘good news’ as human studies begin.

Federal ban on predator hunting in wildlife refuges causes stir

by Karin Brulliard The Washington Post August 4, 2016

Regulations to prevent bear baiting and killing wolves and pups in dens disturb Alaskan traditions that allow ‘intensive predator management.’

Olympics, Sports

Some Olympians have found refuge in Rio

by Adam Kilgore The Washington Post August 4, 2016August 5, 2016

Ten athletes who encountered difficulties in their native countries are together as a refugee team for the Games.

Nation & World

California legalizes motorcyclist lane splitting

by Jazmine Ulloa Tribune News Service August 4, 2016August 4, 2016

The law allows motorcyclists to pass other vehicles by riding between them along the lane line.

Nation & World

U.N. official urges break in Syria fighting to allow humanitarian relief

by Associated Press August 4, 2016

The last delivery of aid to residents trapped in Aleppo was in June, the senior official says.

Maine, News

Lawyers working on deal to resolve case against fired Waterville principal

by Amy Calder August 4, 2016August 4, 2016

Don Reiter faces a misdemeanor charge based on allegations that he asked a student for sex.

Maine colleges, Sports

New coach brings excitement to UMaine football as practice begins

by Mike Lowe August 4, 2016August 4, 2016

Joe Harasymiak looks to answer some pivotal questions when the Black Bears open training camp Saturday.

Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Trump assails immigrants in Portland rally

by David Harry and Colin Ellis August 4, 2016August 5, 2016

PORTLAND — While promising to restore greatness in America, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday suggested the influx of Somali refugees is a security risk in the city and Maine. “We’ve just seen many, many crimes, getting worse all the time. And as Maine knows, (this is) a major destination for Somali refugees. Am I […]